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Karthik Sivakumar, better known by his stage name Karthi, is an Indian actor who predominantly works in the Tamil film industry. He made his acting debut in Ameer’s Paruthiveeran in 2007. He then appeared in Aayirathil Oruvan (2010), which was a commercial success directed by Selvaraghavan. Karthi starred in several award-winning movies like Madras, Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru, Kaithi, etc. In 2024, he plays the lead role in the Vaa Vaathiyaare movie along with Krithi Shetty as the leading lady.
Biography
| Name | Karthi |
| Real Name | Karthi |
| Nickname | Karthi |
| Profession | Actor, Singer |
| Date of Birth | 25 May 1977 |
| Age (as of 2024) | 47 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Father | Sivakumar |
| Mother | Lakshmi Sivakumar |
| Brother | Suriya |
| Sister | Brindha |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | NA |
| Wife | Ranjini |
| Son | Kandhan (Born in 2020) |
| Daughter | Umayaal (Born in 2013) |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| School | Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
| College | Crescent Engineering College, Chennai |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Driving, and Dance |
| Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Current City | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
Social Media Profiles
Interesting Facts
- His debut movie, Paruthiveeran, got critical acclaim and several accolades, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award.
- He then starred in movies such as Paiyaa, Naan Mahaan Alla, Siruthai, Biriyani, Madras, Oopiri, Kaatru Veliyidai, and Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru, which established him in the Tamil Cinema.
- After his graduation, he worked as an Engineering consultant in Chennai and considered higher studies abroad.
- Then, he got a scholarship for his higher studies in the United States and enrolled at Binghamton University, New York, where he completed his Master of Science in Industrial Engineering.
- After completing his studies, Karthi returned to Chennai, met the director Mani Ratnam, and got a chance to work as the assistant director for the film Aaytha Ezhuthu.
- Later, he Karthi got acting offers and worked with Priyamani in the film Paruthiveeran.
- Karthi got critical acclaim for his performance in the movie. He then appeared in the film Aayirathil Oruvan which was directed by Selvaraghavan.
- His Instagram account has over 4M followers (as of February 2024).
Movies
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Aayutha Ezhuthu | Michael's Friend | Uncredited role; also assistant director |
| 2007 | Paruthiveeran | Paruthiveeran | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil Won—Tamil Nadu State Film Special Prize Won—Vijay Award for Best Male Debut |
| 2010 | Aayirathil Oruvan | Muthu | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
| 2010 | Paiyaa | Shiva | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
| 2010 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Jeeva Prakasam | Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Actor |
| 2011 | Siruthai | DSP Rathnavel Pandian and Rocket Raja | |
| 2011 | Ko | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 2012 | Saguni | Kamalakannan | |
| 2013 | Alex Pandian | Alex Pandian | |
| 2013 | All in All Azhagu Raja | Azhagu Raja and Young Muthukrishnan | |
| 2013 | Biriyani | Sugan | |
| 2014 | Madras | Kaali | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) – South Won—SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actor |
| 2014 | Madras | Kaali | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Actor |
| 2015 | Komban | Kombaiah Pandian (Komban) | |
| 2016 | Oopiri / Thozha | Seenu | Simultaneously shot in Telugu |
| 2016 | Oopiri / Thozha | Seenu | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu |
| 2016 | Kaashmora | Kaashmora and Raj Nayak | |
| 2017 | Kaatru Veliyidai | Varun Chakrapani (VC) | |
| 2017 | Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru | DSP Theeran Thirumaran | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) – South Won—Edison Award for Best Actor |
| 2018 | Kadaikutty Singam | Perunazhi Gunasingam (Kadaikutty Singam) | |
| 2019 | Dev | Dev Ramalingam | |
| 2019 | Kaithi | Dilli | Won—Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Actor |
| 2019 | Thambi | Saravanan (Vicky) | |
| 2021 | Sulthan | Vikram (Sulthan) | |
| 2022 | Vikram | Dilli | Voiceover |
| 2022 | Viruman | Viruman | |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan | |
| 2022 | Sardar | Inspector Vijayaprakash / Sardar Chandra Bose | |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan | |
| 2023 | Mark Antony | Narrator | Voice-over |
| 2023 | Japan | Japan Muni | |
| 2024 | Vaa Vaathiyaare | TBA | Completed |
Discography
| Year | Film | Song | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Paruthiveeran | "Oororam Puliyamaram" | Tamil | Composed by U1 |
| 2012 | Saguni | "Kandha Kaara Vadai" | Tamil | Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| 2013 | Biriyani | "Mississippi" | Tamil | Composed by U1 |
| 2017 | Magalir Mattum | "Gubu Gubu Gubu" | Tamil | Composed by Ghibran |
| 2018 | Party | "Cha Cha Chare" | Tamil | Composed by Premgi Amaren; Unreleased film |
| 2022 | Oke Oka Jeevitham | "Maaripoye" | Telugu | Composed by Jakes Bejoy |
| 2022 | Kanam | "Maaripocho" | Tamil | Composed by Jakes Bejoy |
| 2022 | Sardar | "Yerumayileri" | Tamil | Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| 2023 | Japan | "Touching Touching" | Tamil | Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| 2023 | Japan (D) | "Touching Touching" | Telugu | Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar |
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